Posted on 12/22/2006 4:09:40 PM PST by onyx
Waving from the South Lawn.
thanks
President Bush lends his expertise, helping young volunteers wrap presents for families of soldiers who were wounded in Iraq and Afghanistan.
I love the pictures from when he visits the hospital.
In this photograph provided by the White House, President Bush presents a Purple Heart to Sgt. John Kriesel of Twin Cities, Minn., during a visit Friday, Dec. 22, 2006, to Walter Reed Army Medical Center in Washington where the soldier is recovering from injuries suffered in Iraq. Looking on with First Lady Laura Bush is the National Guardsman's wife, Katie, holding their 4-year-old son Broden, and 5-year-old Elijah.
President Bush presents the Purple Heart to U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Robert Cordero of El Paso, Texas during a visit Friday, Dec. 22, 2006, to the Walter Reed Army Medical Center in Washington where the soldier is recovering from injuries suffered in Iraq. Looking on with first lady Laura Bush is Sgt. Cordero's mother, Rosa Cordero.
President Bush congratulates Army Specialist Sue Downes, of Iowa City, Iowa after presenting her with a Purple Heart. Joining in the presentation are her husband, Gabriel, left, their son Austin and daughter Alexis, and her mother, Faye Partin.
President George W. Bush congratulates U.S. Army Pvt. First Class Jace Badia of Tampa, after presenting him with a Purple Heart Friday, Dec. 22, 2006, during a visit to Walter Reed Army Medical Center where the soldier is recovering from injuries suffered in Operation Iraqi Freedom.
President George W. Bush congratulates Pvt. First Class Tony Brawdy of Tulsa, OK., after presenting him with two Purple Hearts Friday, Dec. 22, 2006, during a visit to Walter Reed Army Medical Center, where the soldier is recovering from injuries suffered in Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Hi sweet you and Merry Chirstmas!
President and First Lady Laura start to walk away after addressing the press. In the bottom photo, I think their faces 'speak to the experience with the press.'
Thanks, onyx!
"Look, Laura -- another anal retentive posing as a journalist. Tut tut.."
Thank You....
I just got "lucky"
I visit daily and never end my day with out a stop here...today my day happened to start early...
so very Thankful this site exists for quiet country people..I live in the Pennsylvania mountains just 16 miles from where flight#93 went down...RETIRED and loving it...
Carole
Merry Christmas, onyx. Thank you for the lovely dose.
Hi Miss Marple. He awarded 16 Purple Hearts today. I regret that photos of each recipient were not available, but I note that at least two won two Purple Hearts. Talk about REAL heroes! We are humbled by our brave troops and ever so thankful for them and grateful unto them.
I love that picture. Merry Christmas everyone!
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